Antique Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookends carafe Because they were often worn

Because they were often worn by people involved in accounting

Exhibits mild signs of wear and patination

Condition: Exhibits minor patination and oxidation

Painting' in gold over a black background

This ornate Victorian pot was used to keep water hot for making tea or coffee

Antique Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookends carafe Because they were often wornc. 1920s; Verona Steel Casting Co. Verona, PA Matched pair of solid bronze elephant bookends cast with muscular, forward moving forms and strong surface modeling. Each figure stands on a stepped rectangular base, emphasizing weight and stability while aligning with the bold geometry and massing associated with American Art Deco metalwork. The simplified anatomy and rhythmic surface treatment balance naturalism with stylization, giving the figures a